Job Vacancy: Artistic Director and CEO

As Ludus Dance moves into the next planning and development stage of our work we are looking for an Artistic Director & CEO. Reporting to the Board and working closely with the Business Development and Fundraising Manager, the Artistic Director and CEO role offers a highly desirable opportunity to lead a dynamic and progressive organisation.

Salary: Up to £35,000 pro-rata (depending on experience)

Hours of work: 30 hours a week

Base: Ludus Dance, Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE

Period of contract: Permanent

Closing date: Friday 9th March, 10am

Interviews: Wednesday 21st March 2018

We are looking for an experienced professional and a dynamic and strong leader with exceptional creativity, a passion for dance and a deep understanding of the sector. You will possess the entrepreneurial imagination and strategic business planning knowledge to progressively take the organisation forward, whilst ensuring the organisation’s security and stability. You will combine artistic vision with commercial awareness, outstanding communication skills and first class people management skills.

If your ambition is to work within a vibrant arts organisation, situated in the heart of Lancaster’s thriving cultural centre, with easy access to the beauty of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District National Park, then we would like to hear from you.